Agnes Lucille Butler
January 14, 1923 ~ August 10, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday August 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD with Fr. Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday August 15, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers recited at 6:00 PM.
Agnes Lucille Butler, daughter of the late Joseph Ignatius Butler, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Butler, was born on January 14, 1923 in Chaptico, MD. Lucille greeted our Lord in Heaven with a peaceful smile of joy Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Lucille was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and a faithful member of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church. Lucille was educated in the public schools in St. Mary’s County and was employed for many years as a domestic worker for a number of families throughout St. Mary’s County. Lucille worked for many years at the old St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD caring for the students and religious order of nuns at the school. Lucille retired after many years of dedicated service.Lucille was a devout Catholic who daily recited the rosary and watched the shut-in mass on tv. Lucille loved to cook, plant flowers and vegetables, hosting family Christmas dinners, and loved to dance in her younger days. Lucille had many dedicated caregivers but her special caregivers were her granddaughter Audrey and great-grandchildren, Larry (LJ), Aurielle and Whittney which they affectionately called her “GRAM.”
In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her brothers, Merlin Butler, Joseph Ignatius (Sam) Butler, Jr., and one sister, Pearl Dyson. Lucille was also preceded in death by her beloved children, Joseph Lawrence (Joe-Boy) Butler, Raymond Ignatius Butler and Mary Elizabeth Dickens and granddaughter, Thelma Ann Reed. Lucille leaves to mourn her death, a loving and devoted son, James Douglas Butler (Elaine), special daughter, Rita Thomas, daughter-in-law, Rose Marie Butler, nieces Theresa Dyson and Agnes Queen and nephew Cornell Butler. Lucille is survived by her 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday August 15, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers recited at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; James Bowman, Ralph Thomas, Michael Bowman, Austin Baker, Dewitt Swann, and Xavier Reed. Honorary Pallbearers; Wendell Butler, Duane Benn, Larry Moten, Jr., Joseph Butler, Arnell Bush, and Carl Bowman.
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“God has gained another ANGEL May you rest in peace Mrs. Butler “
“Ms. Lucille was a wonderful and kind hearted person.I was bless to have shared her home with my son Ricky.The love she showed me and my son was from the Heart and I thank her very much for that.RIP Ms.Lucille.You will be missed and Forever in our Hearts.Love always Arthurlee and Ricky”
“May God Be With the family in your time of grief, Our deepest sympathy is with you.”
“Dear Gram, I know you know deep down how much I loved “YOU”, Never the less, I have to express to others the love and devotion you had for me and gave to my children. Gram you never ceased from always giving; not just to those whom were your family but to all those that came near. You were more than just my grandmother, you were like my mother, you were my strong tower, you fulled my heart with laughter, you taught me how to cook, and to keep my hair fixed. ;o) Gram, you were my friend.I say I am forever thankful and greatful for all you done for us! We love you with all my heart and we will miss you dearly. By the way, tell Jesus thankyou, and enjoy your reunion with Mama, Thelma, Phil, all my Uncles Raymond, Joeboy, Merlin, Sam and aunties Pearl, Elise, Catherine, Annie and Grandmama and Grandpapa! We miss you all, Rest In Peace love, Audrey, Aurielle, Lj, Whittney and Francis.”
“Rita & Family, May God Bless You In Your Time Of Grief.You Have Our Deepest Sympathy. “
“Agnes was a wonderful lady and I know you will miss her deeply. God bless each of you in your time of grief.”
“Ms. Lucille was a very special lady. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much the family is cared about. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. LUV Penny, Martice and Randy.”
“I will always love my grandmother!”
“I remember Lucille from St. Mary’s Academy. She was a kind and thoughtful person. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.”
“My condolences to the family. She was a great lady and will truly be missed.”
“All of you have my sympathy. I will always remeber the times at White Pine and the all day fairs in Chaptico.Mrs. Lucille will live in our hearts always”
“Grandma, the thing I will miss the most are our converstations on the phone. May you rest in peace and know that I Love U.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Lucille’s immediate and extended family. We have known Lucille all our lives, and have admired her strength and independence. She was an exceptional woman in many ways. May she now rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. “
“”Rita, Audrey, Pammy & Family, We have two ways of remembering people who leave us and start another journey. We either cry over their absence, or smile and remember them through the countless memories that have stayed back. I’m sure Ms. Lucille wants you to smile forever. She’s watching you now. Stay strong.” The Maddox Family “
“”To The Butler Family, please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy at this time in the loss that you have endured, Mrs. Butler was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile, our thoughts and paryers are with you all at this time.””
“To,Ms,Lucille family you have my condolences and God bless you all.”
“We offer our sincere condolences to all our family. May Aunt Lucille rest in peace. The Grand children of Merlin Butler”
“Rita, Audrey, Pammy and Family: We just found out about the passing of Ms. Lucille and our condolences are with you all. Hold on to the fond memories and know that she will be in your hearts forever.”